Subtract 70/25 from 6/27, Solve 6/27

Subtract 70/25 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

6/27 - 70/25 is -116/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
70/25 = 70 × 27/25 × 27 = 1890/675
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/675 - 1890/675 = 150 - 1890/675 = -1740/675
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/45

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